A 100 year-old trestle bridge in Alberta is the longest and highest in the world

Alberta is known for its jaw-dropping mountains and quirky roadside attractions, but in Lethbridge, there’s a magnificent monument that steals the show.

Large and in charge

From Drumheller’s giant T. Rex to the massive pierogi in Glendon, Wild Rose Country is no stranger to giant landmarks, and south of Calgary, you’ll find the High Level Bridge.

Stretching 5,327 feet (1.6 kilometres) across and towering 96 metres (314 feet) over the Oldman River, the world’s longest and tallest trestle bridge is a metallic marvel, only to be outdone by very few.

Built between 1908 and 1909, this viaduct completely changed the game for workers during the coal mining boom.

Designed by CPR Rail, the attraction cost a whopping $1,334,525 to build, but was worth every penny.

“Over the years, some have even described it as one of the wonders of the world,” Visit Lethbridge writes.

“The CPR rail line has stood the test of time and is still in use today, with numerous trains crossing the bridge daily.”

When to visit

If you’d like to check it out, the bridge is a 10-minute drive to the famous Watertower Grill, and 12 minutes from the enchanting Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.

It’s open year-round and is free to see for yourself. It also offers a picture-perfect view, so smile!

No matter what order you check them out, the area has several incredible things to see and this one? It’s a showstopper.

High Level Bridge in Alberta 

Where: Scenic Dr. S and 3rd Ave. S, Lethbridge, Alta.